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Afro-beat / Dub / Reggae

Live @ Jazz Cafe with Johnny Clarke ..30th July




United Kingdom

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Member Since2/3/2006
Band Websitewww.soothsayers.net
Band MembersIdris Rahman Tenor- Sax/Vocals, Robin Hopcraft -Trumpet/Flugel/Vocals, Kodjovi Kush -Bass, Phil Dawson- Guitar, Derek Johnson - Guitar, Julia Biel - Vocals, Patrick Illingworth -Drums, Wesley Joseph - Drums, Zoe Rahman - Keyboards, Mellow Baku - Vocals, Adesose Wallace -Vocals/Percussion,
Influences Live at Shepherds Bush Empire Live in Poland Michael Prophet performs with Soothsayers in Brixton
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The Time Is Now Don't Give Up The Fight
Record LabelRed Earth (indie)
Type of LabelIndie


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Jul 30 2009 8:00P
Jazz Cafe featuring Johnny Clarke London
Aug 1 2009 8:00P
Sardinia Reggae Fest, featuring Johnny Clarke Banari

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   About soothsayers
Reviews for "One More Reason": Uncut Magazine **** " One of the finest slices of a Anglo Carribean fusion since The Specials in their prime......artfully mixing in funk and Afrobeat to their deep dub" Clash Magazine 8/10 " a truly intoxicating dub experience... featuring a galaxy of reggae and dub stars....like the best jambalaya its hot and spicy and will leave you grinning from ear to ear" Metro "Afro-dub at its most infectious, an energetic burst of musical virtuosity that is both conscious and peppily propulsive" United Reggae.com "nothing short of a triumph, which links the UK dub reggae landscape of the 1970s with the world via the global sound exchange of today. You don't need another reason. Buy this now" Jazz Breakfast.com "A deep reggae rhythm section is always a pleasure; so to is an Afro-jazz horn section - put the two together and add some seriously cool singers and some speaker squeezing sonic manipulation and you have a party hit on your hands" Fly Global.com " One More Reason is a little bit rebel and also very global; lift your spirits and buy this now" Extensive radio play on David Rodigan Kiss FM . As well as BBC radio 3 and stations around the world. Noted for their blistering shows, South London collective Soothsayers have been kicking up a live storm with their organic mix of reggae, afro-beat, funk and urban jazz for over 10 years. But where their debut Lost City drew on jazz and African music and acclaimed follow-up Tangled Roots channeled funk and hip-hop alongside afro-beat and reggae, One More Reason brings their love of dub to the fore – harnessing some deep dub grooves to perfectly compliment their pulsating Afro-beat rhythms and mighty horn arrangements. The album features legendary reggae vocalists Johnny Clarke, Michael Prophet and Linval Thompson alongside contributions from the UK dub legend Mad Professor and Nick Manasseh a mainstay of the UK dub scene for over 20 years. Drawing on a range of influences from Jah Wobble, Fela kuti, The Wailers, King Tubby and Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry to The Specials, Hugh Masakela, Roots Manuva and Massive Attack, One More Reason is infused with the musical culture of the band’s base in Brixton, one one of London’s most culturaly diverse neighbourhoods and was recorded in their SW2 based studios. They work-shoped the tunes at their legendary bi-monthly Red Earth Collective sessions at the Effra – a favourite hangout for musicians and music lovers in Brixton – before band-leaders and producers Idris Rahman and Robin Hopcraft created the heady brew that is One More Reason from a melting-pot of 24 carat dub, afro-beat, and deep-funk grooves. Led by trumpeter Hopcraft and saxophonist Rahman, Soothsayers also features Idris’ sister Zoe Rahman ..s (with whom Idris recently released the critically acclaimed Where Rivers Meet), guitarists Phil Dawson and Derek Johnson, bassist Kodjovi Kush, drummer Patrick Illingworth, percussionists Spry and Satin Singh , vocalist Julia Biel and a host of guest musicians including South African veteran Lucky Ranku . For further information, interviews and images please contact Kerstan Mackness: Email: kerstan@riotsquadpublicity.com phone: 0777 56 555 73 Also available: Blinded Souls 10" Single ...Quantic remix Coming soon: Never Give Up remix by Mannasseh Blinded Souls & We Must Return remix by Mad Professor


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IYAWADA





Jul 16 2009 4:23 AM

Blessed , check the new single called "wheres the vibe at"
. plus 2 videos of mine on my page.stay linked
Hijay





Jul 13 2009 8:25 PM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/5214158.html?b=4&w=46
Tim :D





Jul 13 2009 7:29 PM

I saw you guys at Eisteddfod! I love you! Absolutely immense, I came up on the stage to play the big drums on the floor with the black hat, and i'm asian! Do you remember? xD Love you guys! Amazing music! :)
Mark Isham





Jul 13 2009 5:56 PM

Hey, thanks for the add! Hope you are doing great!

Mark




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SIRIUS RECORDS





Jul 13 2009 5:35 PM

"REAL REBELS CAN'T DIE"
THE NEW CD FROM NEREUS JOSEPH
OUT NOW
JAH MEDI





Jul 5 2009 11:04 PM

BLESSING THE PLACE WITH LOVE...CHECK OUT MY FIRST MUSIC VIDEO FROM MY UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM 'LIVE AND LOVE YOUR LIFE'!!!
REQUEST AND LOOK OUT FOR IT ON YOUR LOCAL CHANNELS. COMMENT N LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK...BLESSED
BROKEN YOLK PRESENTS





Jun 29 2009 9:34 PM

Soothsayers!

Hope you can make it down to Bardens this Sunday for AFROBEAT CONTINUUM. NOMO, EARDRUM and BONSIA BIG BAND will make this night really special. Would love to see you guys there.

More info at www.brokenyolk.net

Need to have you guys play soon!!!
Eden Festival





Jun 26 2009 4:50 PM

The Galloway Drums Are Banging.
The Call Has Gone Out.
Back To Eden.

Tickets are now available online from here -

http://edenfestival.co.uk/tickets.html
Help Jamaica Charity Dance





Jun 23 2009 1:31 PM

HELP Jamaica! e.V. celebrates the 'CHARITY MONTH' with 12 different events in June 2009!

REMINDER FOR THIS WEEKEND:

Fr. 26.6. YAAM, Berlin /GER
Fr. 26.6. DISTILLERY, Leipzig /GER
Sat. 27.6. RUDE 7, Mannheim /GER


All sounds and artists performing abstained from their salary, just for having a good party with you and do something good at the same time. So if you live nearby make sure to come attend the dance and party with your friends and support us the same way!

www.helpjamaica.org
Passport Radio





Jun 20 2009 8:05 AM

Your new track, Music (Dub), is featured on the latest installment of Passport Radio!

To listen 24/7 or view our playlist(s) visit:

http://www.loungeproductions.com/passport.shtml
OLI





Jun 19 2009 12:09 PM

Ites
Respect for ur works!
Love ur music
One Love
Anselmo Crew





Jun 19 2009 6:56 AM

Danke very mucho pour la bratanke et amore from Madjaristan!
WA DA DA sound system





Jun 18 2009 3:15 PM

Big up , much respect outa Serbia!

Watch us warriors Fc Apatride Utd live and pay attention!!!!!

http://youtube.com/watch?v=xYu_ZEUR3Do

Bless!
PhaReal





Jun 17 2009 3:13 PM

Give thanks...Wishing you have a productive year,Thanks for the support, appreciate the love.....Keep the link... Bless...
The PhaReal Ent Family
POSITIV YOUNG LION





Jun 15 2009 1:55 PM

ONE LOVE
Nouvelle Mix tape du POSITIV YOUNG LION
Tous les meilleur riddim du moment mixés et animés
12 Exclus du PYL + 15 BEST RIDDIM 2009 + 1 One riddim Inédit « Espoir » de GIME SOUND

PEACE

POUR VOUS PROCURER LA MIXTAPE « ROOTS MASSIF » cliquez sur: laboutiquedesartistes.com
TJ7





Jun 13 2009 8:22 PM

Hello there!!!

Hows it going these days?

I hope all is well and good and I just wanted to let you know I've just put up a new track called ECHO so I thought you might want to have a listen. :o)
It's just the instrumental version I did not long ago but I do have a full section of vocal to arrange into this track so I'll keep you posted on the outcome! :o)

I appreciate your time and support and any comments posted.

All the very best, take care.
TJ7
rootscores





Jun 11 2009 11:02 AM

we can print your shirts and stuff like that...
TRIBE WORKS SOUND SYSTEM





Jun 8 2009 11:52 AM

Maximum Respect & Love
from all at Tribe Works Sound
+ Orange Street
Glastonbury T-Shirts





Jun 3 2009 10:26 AM

Thanks for the add!!!
JAH ARMY HIGHWEAR www.jah-army.com





Jun 2 2009 5:14 PM

Greetings bredren & sistren,
check the JUNITY DAYS special on www.jah-army.com and get dressed for summer!
1love
J.A.H.
Upstate Rockers





May 31 2009 5:04 PM

Yes yes mi neighbour, big up !!
Rhythm Festival





May 31 2009 11:07 AM

Rhythm Festival 2009 21-23 August Twinwood Arena, Clapham, Beds, MK41 6AB The Proclaimers, Alabama 3, Gandalf Murphy & The Slambovian Circus of Dreams, The Beat, Terry Reid, Glenn Tilbrook & The Fluffers, James Hunter, Alvin Youngblood Hart, The Blow Monkeys, Pentangle, The Strawbs, Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash and LOADS more... http://www.rhythmfestival.net
jazz @ Charlie Wrights International





May 27 2009 8:00 PM


4-7 of June - FINDAMORALE FESTIVAL 2009, HOXTON, LONDON.

with SUPER double bills from Paris on 5th and 6th of June featuring


1) - HADRIEN FERAUD (Bireli Lagrene, John McLaughlin, Chick Corea) and RUMEURS


2) - LINLEY MARTHE ( Joe Zawinul, Mino Cinelu, Dave Liebman, Trilok Gurtu, Richard Galliano) Project.

You will have a rare chance to see these two bands on one night for the price of one!


Only at CHARLIE WRIGHT'S INTERNATIONAL (45 Pitfield Street, N1 6DA). For more info call 07918635328 or go www.myspace.com/charliewrights
Ghettocity Productions





May 27 2009 3:35 PM

Greetings to one and all!
Ghettocity Productions present the new release on 7 inch
Voiced by Ras Dan I and produced by Mighty Prophet

Available now on 7 inch!!! OUT NOW!!! OUT NOW!!!


Pre-listen on:

www.myspace.com/ghettocityproductions


ONE LOVE
RASTAFARI
BASSRUNNER - DEMARCO / ABOUT MY MONEY out now!





May 27 2009 1:45 PM

NEW SINGLE!

DEMARCO - "ABOUT MY MONEY"
(Luke Rich / Bassrunner Productions)

street date: june 19th
available as limited edition 7"vinyl and digital download !!!

get it, fling it, spin it!
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